Almaty citizens celebrate the birthday of "the city of a thousand colors"

In Almaty, festive events dedicated to the City Day are held in a big way. Traditionally, the apple festival "Apple Fest" started in that day, which was celebrated in several places for the first time : in the Park of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the streetof Panfilov, in the square in front of Almaty Arena, on the street of Zhibek Zholy, Abay Square and "Astana" Square, in the Central Park of Culture and Rest and Kok-Tobe.

The governor of the city Bauyrzhan Baibek congratulated the citizens and the guests of the holiday on this holiday.

"To make Almaty one of the best city in the world with a high quality of life on behalf of the President, we started a systemic transformation of the urban environment.

During this time, within the framework of the "City for People" project, 60% of the historical center has been modernized, pedestrian streets work for the economy, stimulating business and creating jobs.

Almaty residents should have equal comfortable living conditions in all parts of the city. Therefore, all districts are developed according to the principle of polycentricity. Almaty residents have already admitted the safety and purity of underground passages. Every third courtyard is improved, more than 500 streets are repaired, parks and squares are renewed, landscaping is widening, the architectural appearance of 130 historical buildings has transformed the night look of the city.

Dear Almaty citizens, we still have a lot of things to do, but I am confident that together we will realize our goals and make Almaty the city where everyone can realize himself and the city where dreams come true. With all my heart I wish the city and you, dear Almaty citizens, further prosperity! ", Bauyrzhan Baibek said.

During the solemn event, the title "Honorary Citizen of the City of Almaty" was awarded to the first female ambassador in the history of Kazakhstan, Akmaral Arystanbekova, the national artist Eskendir Hasangaliyev and the literary scholar Serik Kyrabayev. In honor of the City Day in the Park of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the presentation and installation of the world record of the Guinness Book of Records of the longest” kurak korpe “takes place. The national blanket is laid out throughout the park and is 10,900 meters long. We should remind that the manufacture of the hands of residents of the city and guests from the regions. Blanket began to sew even during the celebration of Nauryz Meiramy.

The celebration of the City Day will be finished with a concert "B-DAY Party" in Almaty Arena and a festive salute at 21:00 on "Astana" Square.